What is today's weather forecast for Bethel, AK?

Today's forecast for Bethel shows a low of -9 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly clear, with a low around -9.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Bethel, AK?

The 7-day forecast for Bethel shows highs from -8 to 26 degrees and lows from -10 to 13 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Bethel, AK this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Bethel this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (60% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Bethel weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Bethel forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Bethel, AK Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions

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7°F
Feels Like -11°F

Humidity 71% Dew Point -1°F Wind NNW 17 MPH Barometer N/A

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 40.8 mi. SSW of central Bethel
at 7:50 PM Tue, Dec 16, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueDec 16

-9

WedDec 17

-8

-10

ThuDec 18

60%

FriDec 19

SatDec 20

SunDec 21

50%

MonDec 22

50%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures climb from -8°F to a high of 26°F by week's end. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

Temperatures are expected to be near normal for this time of year, with highs around 16°F and lows around 4°F.

This Date in Weather History

1811 - An estimated Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Mississippi Valley near the town of New Madrid in Missouri at 2:15 am local time. People were awakened by the shaking in New York City, Washington D.C., and Charleston, South Carolina. The ground motions were described as most alarming and frightening in places like Nashville, Tennessee, and Louisville, Kentucky. In the epicentral area, the ground surface was described as in great convulsion with sand and water ejected tens of feet into the air.

Bethel, AK 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Dec 16

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -9. Wind chill values as low as -30. North wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Sunny, with a high near -8. Wind chill values as low as -30. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -10. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Snow showers likely after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Night: A chance of snow showers before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.

Night: A chance of snow after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 4.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.

Night: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 6.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 26.

Night: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 13.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 22.

About Bethel, AK

Bethel (Central Yupik: Mamterilleq) is a city in the U.S. state of Alaska, located on the Kuskokwim River approximately 50 miles (80 km) from where the river flows into Kuskokwim Bay. It is the largest community in western Alaska and in the Unorganized Borough and the eighth-largest in the state. Bethel has a population of 6,325 as of the 2020 census, up from 6,080 in 2010. Annual events in Bethel include the Kuskokwim 300 dogsled race; Camai, a Yup'ik dance festival held each spring; and the Bethel Fair held in August.

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